Ambassador Baker Congratulates Ichiro for Record Number of Hits
Below is a copy of the letter sent by Ambassador Howard H. Baker, Jr. to Seattle Mariners baseball player Ichiro Suzuki, when Ichiro broke George Sisler's 84-year-old record for most hits in a season on Oct. 1. After the season finale, Ichiro's final tally was 262 hits.
|
|
October 1, 2004
|
| Dear Ichiro:
It was with great joy that I heard of your 258th hit this season. Congratulations to you on a record-breaking year that has captivated the attention of baseball lovers in America, Japan and throughout the world. Your accomplishments this season - as in the past - are an inspiration to many people from both sides of the Pacific Ocean, and I genuinely believe what you have accomplished in baseball has contributed to bringing the people of our two countries closer together. Again, congratulations on a remarkable record, and best wishes for your continued success. |
|
| Sincerely,
|
|